Definition of "indulge" in Anglais

verb

1. (intransitive, often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

   • He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.
   • I indulged in drinking on the weekend.

2. (transitive) To satisfy the wishes or whims of.

   • Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.
   • I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes.
   • August 30, 1706, Francis Atterbury, a sermon preach'd in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, at the funeral of Mr. Tho. Bennet Hope in another life implies that we indulge ourselves in the gratifications of this very sparingly.

3. To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.

   • to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations

4. To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.

5. To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.